With Di Maria's pace, it would only be fitting for him to go on the left wing, with Adnan Januzaj on the oposite side. With Falcao on his own up top. Daley Blind could also drop back on attack to receive the ball from Rojo and Carrick, forming a diamond between him, Carrick Rojo and De Gea, when moving forward, the fullbacks cjould also push forward, forming a 2331. When tracking back, the wingers could sink back forming a 4411. Here is a brief idea on how Michael Carrick will help United at the back.
What Michael Carrick does for Manchester United is not rocket science, he does just enough to prevent a pass from going through, or prevent his man from getting into the dagerous area. As seen above, he departed his central midfield position, and when over to the full back position to cover for a struggling Patrice Evra. Michael Carrick is a utility man who has the technical ability to start at centre-half for Manchester United.
Moving Michael Carrick to centre half would be a great move for Louis Van Gaal and Manchester United. The club could be sure that defensive lapses would not happen with Michael Carrick and Marcos Rojo holding the heart of defense. However, it is also important for Daley Blind to drop back to prevent the play being dispossessed by the pressure than teams will apply on the back 4.
As shown in the match against Leicester City, Tyler Blackett was struggling against Premier League strikers. He was constantly getting beat on headers and pushed off the ball, allowing his man to det into the penalty box. He should get some match time in the FA Cup before eventually becoming a regular starter in the Barclays Premier League. Same goes with Jonny Evans and Chris Smalling, they both look clueless on the pitch, United need centre-halves that are confident and have the physical build. A lot of fans might suggest that we have to give youth a chance, and while the club should give youth a chance, the chance should not come on technicality and being given the chance to start in the Barclays Premier League since Tyler Blackett have emerged into the first team. The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo was starting in the FA Cup, and was featured on the bench in the first 2 seasons at Manchester United, before being a regular starter for Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League.
With the January transfer window still three months away, Louis Van Gaal needs a quick solution with all the injuries to the players at the back. United would need to address these defensive issues during the transfer window. A great solution to this would be siging Aston Villa centre back and Dutch international Ron Vlaar. United's issues are not up front, reinforcements are compulsory for United to return to title contending status.
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